Handmade Blog

Palestinian Symbols of Resistance & Peace

From the keffiyeh and tatreez embroidery to the olive tree and watermelon, every handmade piece from Palestine tells a story of identity, resilience, and peace. At Handmade Palestine, our artisans ...

Olive Harvest in Palestine: Families, the Land, and the Story Behind Our Virgin Olive Oil

Every autumn, families across Palestine gather beneath ancient olive trees to harvest the fruit that has sustained them for generations. But this year, the olive harvest comes with heartbreak — low...

The Star of Bethlehem in Palestinian Tatreez & Check Out Our Embroidery Kits

Discover the rich stories behind Palestinian embroidery (tatreez) and the iconic Star of Bethlehem motif. Each handcrafted stitch carries centuries of heritage, identity, and resilience, connecting...

Handmade Sand Art Christmas Cards from Beit Sahour

In Beit Sahour, just next to Bethlehem, a joyful community of artisans at the Oasis Center transforms recycled paper and Bethlehem flowers into stunning handmade Christmas cards featuring Palestini...

Felted Wool Crafting in Bethlehem

In the heart of Bethlehem, a small workshop hums with warmth and purpose. Ma’an Lil Hayat — “Together for Life” — brings together Palestinians of all abilities to create beautiful felted wool craft...

The Great and Impossible Challenge of Movement

In Palestine, even a simple trip can turn dangerous. When our founder, Morgan Totah, was stopped at gunpoint with her five-year-old daughter on the way to visit artisans, it was a stark reminder: m...

October 7: Two Years On and It’s Only Worse

October 7: Two Years On Two years after the escalation in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis continues. Over 66,000 Palestinians have been killed, countless more injured, and thousands still missing und...

Meet the Artisan: Mashjar Juthour

Mashjar Juthour isn’t just about planting trees — it’s about preserving Palestinian heritage, sharing traditional knowledge, and connecting communities to the land. Through Handmade Palestine, you ...

Celebrating Turath Day & New, Restocked Items

This Turath Day, we’re celebrating Palestine’s living heritage — the hands, stories, and traditions that keep our culture alive. From restocked micro mosaic jewelry and embroidered tea towels to ne...

Pomegranate Notebook and Why It Means So Much to Us

The pomegranate has always been a symbol of resilience, abundance, and life in Palestine. That’s why our first-ever Pomegranate Notebook, designed with artist Lois Nakhleh’s stunning artwork, feels...